January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” Titanium dioxide nanoparticles can help heal wounds faster and better.
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June 2025 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” Smart nano-PROTACs improve cancer treatment by targeting proteins more precisely and reducing side effects.
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February 2024 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” Hydrogels combined with extracellular vesicles and 3D bioprinting improve wound healing.
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Characterizing lipid nanoparticles is challenging due to issues with sensitivity, reproducibility, and reliability.
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
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December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
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July 2015 in “PLoS ONE” The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mutant keratins cause inflammation in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, suggesting targeting them could help treat the disorder.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Quercitrin may help treat Alzheimer's by boosting brain cell signaling without causing tumors.
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” PRX01, PRX44, and PRX73 are essential for root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
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August 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Advancements in nanoformulations for CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing can respond to specific triggers for controlled gene editing, showing promise in treating incurable diseases, but challenges like precision and system design complexity still need to be addressed.
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November 2025 in “Molecules” Ellagic acid can help treat skin issues, but its effectiveness is limited by poor absorption, so new delivery methods are being explored.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Combining hyperthermia with natural compounds and conventional treatments improves cancer therapy effectiveness and reduces side effects.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Mechanical stimulation and new therapies show promise for hair regrowth.
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September 2023 in “Biomarker Research” S100A6 is important for cell functions and can help diagnose and treat diseases.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences” Reducing reactive oxygen species can help treat nerve damage from platinum cancer drugs.
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August 2024 in “Biomacromolecules” The model helps test drugs for clubfoot fibrosis by mimicking cell environments and shows minoxidil reduces harmful collagen links.
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” Mimicking fetal wound environments may enable scarless healing in adults.
December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Spironolactone nano-formulations show promise for treating skin disorders, but more research is needed for safety and effectiveness.
March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Using focused ultrasound on the brain can help epilepsy medicine work better in rats.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Functional foods and nutrients like flavonoids, vitamin D, omega-3s, and probiotics can boost brain health and reduce stress.
Reprogramming adult fibroblasts may enable scar-free healing.
Self-assembling peptide hydrogels effectively deliver drugs locally, enhancing treatment and reducing side effects.
New peptides can delay aging and improve cell function.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” Chirality affects the structure, strength, and function of peptide-based hydrogels.
54 citations
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January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
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May 2014 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A chimeric keratin partially improved skin structure in mice lacking keratin 5, but didn't fully restore normal skin.
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December 2022 in “Current Protein and Peptide Science” Thymosin β4 helps in cell activities, healing, and organ preservation, and treats hair loss and skin injuries.